Question

Use the model of a molecule to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0A H H%0D%0A%0D%0A | |%0D%0A%0D%0AH — C — C — O — H%0D%0A%0D%0A | |%0D%0A%0D%0A H H%0D%0A%0D%0AHow many atoms of carbon does this molecule have?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A4 atoms%0D%0A4 atoms%0D%0A%0D%0A2 atoms%0D%0A2 atoms%0D%0A%0D%0A1 atom%0D%0A1 atom%0D%0A%0D%0A6 atoms

Answer 1

The molecule represented has 2 carbon atoms, as indicated by the two "C" symbols in the structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

2 atoms